Crystal Palace’s participation in the Europa League next season is still uncertain after UEFA on Monday delayed a ruling on the FA Cup winner’s ownership links to French club Lyon through American businessman John Textor.

UEFA has decided to postpone its assessment of the multi-club ownership case involving Olympique Lyonnais and Crystal Palace until the French club's relegation has been confirmed, European football's governing body said on Monday.

Andy: It's a farce that needs sorting quickly. It could have grave consequences on our summer transfer activity and whether our top players stay or go. I see no connection with Lyon whatsoever. Yet our fate seems to rest with their appeal. It's all bizarre.